Suboxone

Is the drug Suboxone used only for Cold Turkey or is is used in conjuntion with tapering off gradually?  Anyone?

TIA

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How SUBOXONE Works

1. When opioids attach to the mu receptors, dopamine is released, causing pleasurable feelings to be produced.1,2

2. As opioids leave the receptors, pleasurable feelings fade and withdrawal symptoms (and possibly cravings) begin.1

3. Opioids continue leaving the mu receptors until the person is in a mild-to-moderate state of withdrawal. At this point, SUBOXONE therapy can begin.

4. The primary active ingredient in SUBOXONE